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The USS Saratoga (CV-3) was a pioneering American aircraft carrier that played a pivotal role in the development and tactics of naval aviation during the interwar years and World War II. Commissioned in 1927, she was instrumental in several key Pacific theater campaigns, showcasing the transformative power of carrier-based aircraft in naval warfare. Contents Design…

Last week, we travelled to Cornwall to see S-130 which is being restored by The Wheatcroft Collection. S-130 is the only surviving example of the German S-Boot, or Schnelleboot, which means ‘fast boat’. They are also commonly known as E-Boats which is the name coined by the British – the ‘E’ stood for ‘Enemy’. S-130…

The USS Lexington (CV-2), also known as “Lady Lex,” had a distinguished service history that reflected the growing importance of naval aviation in warfare. Commissioned in 1927, she was among the first operational aircraft carriers in the United States Navy, and her service life spanned crucial years leading up to and into the early years…

The Iowa-class battleships, commissioned during World War II, represented the pinnacle of U.S. battleship design, boasting an unmatched blend of speed, armor, and firepower. Today, all four ships—USS Iowa, USS New Jersey, USS Missouri, and USS Wisconsin—are preserved as museum vessels. Contents Origins Design Of The Iowa-Class Operational History Legacy Of The Iowa-Class Origins The…

The USS Missouri experienced a significant mishap in 1950 when she ran aground near Thimble Shoal Light in the Chesapeake Bay. This incident occurred shortly after her reactivation for the Korean conflict. Despite this setback, the Missouri was successfully refloated with the aid of multiple tugboats and underwent repairs before returning to active duty. Contents…

The German battleship Tirpitz, sister ship to the Bismarck, was a formidable naval threat during World War II, primarily stationed in Norwegian fjords to menace Allied convoys. One of the most daring attempts to neutralize her was Operation Source in September 1943, where British X-class midget submarines successfully placed explosive charges beneath her hull, causing…

The signing of the Japanese surrender on board the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945, marked the end of World War II, a global conflict that had ravaged the world for six years, leaving millions dead and entire countries in ruins. This momentous event, which took place in Tokyo Bay, Japan, was not just a…

The U.S.S. Wyoming, along with its sister ship the U.S.S. Arkansas, represented America’s fourth endeavor in the global competition to construct dreadnought-class battleships. The Wyoming received authorization in 1909, with its construction beginning in 1910, launching in 1911, and finally, its commissioning occurring in 1912. However, advancements in battleship design were progressing so swiftly that…